New ZealandTramper killed by boulder tried to flee mountain's falling rocks after warning screamsThe 57-year-old fell about 20m on Taranaki Maunga after being struck by a boulder.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘A dream come true’: DNA test leads Waikato woman to 100-year-old fatherHalina says finally meeting her dad, Hubert, at 80 has left her feeling 'complete'.09 Apr 06:00 PM
World'Terrible end': Tragedy strikes Easter egg hunt after three killed by falling treeThe dead included a 10-month-old baby and her mother.06 Apr 06:58 AM
New ZealandHusband claims hospitals failed to see wife's trauma before 'month of hell' death05 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumTourismUS asset manager gains consent for $250m deal to buy Wellington, Queenstown hotels25 Mar 04:00 PM
World'Not Nato's war': German chancellor responds to Trump's Strait of Hormuz demandMerz said the US and Israel 'did not consult us prior to this war'.16 Mar 07:56 PM
WorldWestern allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen HormuzSir Keir Starmer says any Hormuz effort will be a non‑Nato alliance of partners.16 Mar 06:50 PM
WorldTrump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf warEuropean allies, including Britain and France, are resisting a Nato role.16 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldUnpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leadersItaly got no advance notice from the US with a top minister left stranded in Dubai. 14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sense of disbelief': Watch lost during fatal plane crash found in forest eight decades laterA name was engraved on the back - 'Tom’. Suddenly, the fragments aligned.11 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldCouple who developed Covid vaccine to start new firmUgur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci will explore mRNA innovations, building on their vaccine work.10 Mar 07:07 PM
TravelViking Grand European river cruise by numbersThe longship carries just 190 guests, creating a relaxed, small-group atmosphere.07 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldHow the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader built a global property empireMojtaba Khamenei has amassed sprawling international investments.04 Mar 06:13 AM
WorldTrump talks Middle East conflict in meeting with German ChancellorUS President hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war. Video/AFPWatch03 Mar 07:49 PM
WorldGermany's Merz meets Trump for talks eclipsed by Iran warFriedrich Merz arrives with little fanfare as Germany boosts Nato defence spend.03 Mar 06:10 PM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourseHe told jurors the woman asked for sex while sitting next to his still-naked friend.26 Feb 10:39 PM
WorldG7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’They highlighted new US-led mediation efforts this year in Geneva and Abu Dhabi.24 Feb 06:58 PM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sexThe woman acknowledged she had few memories of the New Year's morning incident.18 Feb 05:30 AM
WorldBayer proposes class settlement for weedkiller cancer claimsUp to $12b would be used to settle claims that Monsanto's Roundup causes blood cancer.18 Feb 12:16 AM
WorldGerman city built on car parts looks to uncertain futureThe town's fortunes have changed as its major employer has taken a hit.17 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldKremlin rejects European assessment Navalny died of poisoningBritain and four EU states say opposition leader was killed with frog toxin epibatidine.16 Feb 05:16 PM
WorldSon of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rallyReza Pahlavi has urged Iranians at home and abroad to continue demonstrating.15 Feb 03:27 AM
WorldZelenskyy labels Putin a 'slave to war'Ukraine's leader called for air-defence systems, days before the war's fourth anniversary.14 Feb 10:37 PM
New Zealand‘Golden visa’ update announced by Immigration MinisterNew settings cut the minimum investment from $15m to $5m for growth visas.13 Feb 04:50 AM
WorldNato launches 'Arctic Sentry' mission after Greenland crisisThe Arctic Sentry mission will unite all Nato operations under one command.11 Feb 07:50 PM
OlympicsSki-jumpers accused of enlarging penises to enhance performanceWada is weighing whether penis injections could breach anti-doping rules.05 Feb 08:12 PM
WorldForeign tourists unknowingly crash Thai funeral reception, look for restaurant menusThe deceased's family invited them to stay, serving them iced milk and deep-fried treats.05 Feb 03:35 AM
WorldRussia vows to act 'responsibly' as nuclear pact ends with USRussia and the US hold more than 80% of the world's nuclear warheads.04 Feb 09:08 PM
